{
  "id": 15165150,
  "title": "Phillip Island to remain in use despite MotoGP and WorldSBK departures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/phillip-island-to-remain-in-use-despite-motogp-and-worldsbk-departures",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T09:16:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/phillip-island-remain-despite-motogp-091631533.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Phillip Island circuit will retain its status as a premier racing venue despite MotoGP and World Superbike Championship departures. The iconic track will host the Australian Grand Prix for the final time next weekend before relocating to Adelaide for 2027. However, Supercars, Australia's premier touring car championship, will return to Phillip Island from 2027 to 2031 as part of a multi-year agreement. This decision comes after the circuit faced concerns about its future following the announcement that MotoGP would move its Australian event to the new permanent track in Adelaide.",
  "summary": "Phillip Island to continue to host top-line motorsport as Supercars announces return for 2027",
  "key_points": [
    "Phillip Island to host Australian Grand Prix in 2026",
    "Supercars to return to Phillip Island 2027-2031",
    "MotoGP moves to Adelaide for permanent track"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Phillip Island to remain in use despite MotoGP and WorldSBK departures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/phillip-island-to-remain-in-use-despite-motogp-and-worldsbk-departures-15165778",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:16:31.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}